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Clamour grows for reopening of DU hostels as exams near
With Dhaka University deciding to hold final-year exams for honours and master's programmes from December 26 amid the Covid pandemic, the clamour for reopening the dormitories has been growing in the wake of the varsity authorities ruling out such a move.
Airlines flights to face suspension for carrying Covid carriers
The government has decided to suspend the flight operation of airlines that will carry passengers without Covid-19 negative certificates as part of its initiative to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Govt aims to rein in budget deficit back within 5% from next fiscal
The government has set itself a target to rein in the budget deficit within 5% of GDP once again from the 2021-22 fiscal, relying on a vibrant economic performance resulting from its injection of various stimulus packages for various sectors to overcome the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bangladesh banks on preferential trade terms to boost export earnings
As Bangladesh looks forward to graduating out of the least developed country (LDC) status in 2024, it's increasingly emphasising bilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA) and free trade agreement (FTA) to boost its export earnings in the next three to six years.
Bangladesh, Turkey show real leadership in dealing with refugees: Turkish Ambassador
Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan has said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demonstrated true leadership by allowing shelter to over 700 thousand Rohingyas with a decent living condition.
Is Bangladesh ready to distribute a Covid-19 vaccine?
Bangladesh may get a suitable Covid-19 vaccine next year, no matter what hurdles are there. But the question remains whether the country is ready to properly preserve and distribute it. Experts say challenges are there as it requires complex logistics.
Padma Bridge: An impressive mega project gets close to completion
Padma Multipurpose Bridge Project, the much-hyped mega project of the country, nears completion as it has become fully visible with the installation of its last span.
After lockdown blues, dried fish industry buzzing again
After a lull of about six months due to Covid, the dried fish industry of Dublar Char in the Sundarbans is buzzing again.
Economists for proper strategy to reap advantages offered by Padma Bridge
The government must outline a “proper strategy” to reap the advantages that will be on offer particularly for the south-western region of the country, upon completion of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge.
Fast-growing Bangladesh attracts Turkish entrepreneurs
Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Mustafa Osman Turan has said his country eyes an increased investment in Bangladesh with a significant jump in bilateral trade volume through product diversification as Bangladesh’s economy is growing fast.